A Tesla car enters the tunnel under the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Interest in the tycoon’s tunnels Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, has reached a new level in the “City of Sin”, after presenting the circuit of roads built under the Las Vegas Convention Center
The 13-meter-deep work actually consists of several tunnels and allows the car to flow to three different stations in the conference center. The plan is to extend the tunnel to major Las Vegas attractions to reduce car traffic.
The tunnel is operated by a company called The Boring Company, owned by Elon Musk, the third richest man in the world according to Forbes. The circuit has the appearance of an amusement park combined with a disco
Images of what it looks like when a @Tesla travels through the @boringcompany‘s Convention Center Loop. #vegas #boringcompany pic.twitter.com/ph1DJoTYBi
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The project lasted two years and cost approximately $ 52 million. People say that more than 60 cars can drive around at the same time and that about 4,400 people can be transported per hour.
The cars are initially driven by employees, but in time Tesla drivers will be able to do that too. The big launch is scheduled for June, when the first major expo since the pandemic arrives in Las Vegas., which will be from construction companies.
If the tunnel helps defuse traffic, the idea of extending the tunnel to accommodate Las Vegas International Airport, the new Raiders Stadium, the new arena being built at The Venetian, and other popular venues would be well accepted. turn into.
That is worth noting There is an electric transportation system on the Las Vegas Strip that transports people between the main hotels. and attractions known as the Las Vegas Monorail, which helps avoid traffic jams or endless walks.